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Union County, NJ · Structure #361361T

GARDEN ST PARKWAY

GARDEN ST PARKWAY in 2.4 MI South Of Nj 28, Union County, New Jersey received a condition grade of D (34/100). Built in 1948, the bridge carries 176K vehicles daily on GARDEN ST PARKWAY over Central Avenue EB CR 613. It is classified as structurally deficient.

D
34/100
34
Condition Score
176K
Daily Traffic
1948
Year Built
14.3m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
GARDEN ST PARKWAY
Crosses Over
Central Avenue EB CR 613
State
New Jersey
County
Union County
Location
2.4 MI South Of Nj 28
Year Built
1948
Age
78 years
Daily Traffic
176,432
Lanes
10
Length
14.3 meters
Owner
State Toll Authority
Structure Number
361361T

About This Bridge

GARDEN ST PARKWAY is a 78-year-old bridge located 2.4 MI South Of Nj 28 in Union County, New Jersey. The bridge carries GARDEN ST PARKWAY over Central Avenue EB CR 613 with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 176K vehicles per day. Built in 1948, the structure spans 14.3 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of D (34/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

Location Map

2.4 MI South Of Nj 28, Union County, New Jersey

40.626408, -74.304736

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Frequently Asked Questions

GARDEN ST PARKWAY has a Condition Score of 34/100 (Grade D). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

GARDEN ST PARKWAY was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

GARDEN ST PARKWAY carries approximately 176K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 14.3 meters long and located on GARDEN ST PARKWAY in 2.4 MI South Of Nj 28, Union County, New Jersey.

Yes, GARDEN ST PARKWAY is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

GARDEN ST PARKWAY is located 2.4 MI South Of Nj 28 in Union County, New Jersey. The bridge carries GARDEN ST PARKWAY over Central Avenue EB CR 613. Its coordinates are 40.626408, -74.304736. It is maintained by State Toll Authority.

GARDEN ST PARKWAY carries GARDEN ST PARKWAY over Central Avenue EB CR 613. The bridge is 14.3 meters long and was built in 1948.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.